CPSC Recall in 2004: CPSC, Lang Candles Announce Recall of Thematic Candles

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 04-061

Date: January 06, 2004

Product Name: Thematic Candles

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Lang Candles, of Delafield, Wis., is voluntarily recalling about 92,000 Thematic Candles. Resin in the candleholder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.Name of product: Thematic CandlesUnits: 92,000Manufacturer: Lang Candles, of Delafield, Wis.Hazard: Resin in the candleholder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Lang Candles has received nine reports of the candles igniting, resulting in six reports of property damage, though no one has been injured.Description: The recalled resin-encased candles came in 57 different models and themes, including a birdhouse design, watering can, flowerpot, and Halloween and Christmas designs. Generally, the candles measured between 1-1/2 to 4 inches in height and 2-1/2 to 3 inches in width. The multi-colored candles also had various fragrances, such as vanilla, eucalyptus, lavender, and butter pecan. Most of the units were filled with wax or had a metal wax-filled cup that was inserted inside the unit. On the bottom of all of the candles is a label that reads, "LANG CANDLES, LTD. 800.260.8297 www.lang.com MADE IN CHINA."Sold at: Small craft and candle stores sold the candles from September 2001 through May 2003 for between $9 and $13. The candles were sold individually and in prepacks of two or three units.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact Lang Candles to receive a refund for each candle.Consumer Contact: Call Lang Candles at (800) 260-8297 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to www.lang.com to view pictures of all of the recalled models and to receive instructions on obtaining a refund (note added 01/18/2005 - recall information is no longer on the firm's website).

Hazard Description:

Resin in the candleholder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: 92,000

Incidents:

Lang Candles has received nine reports of the candles igniting, resulting in six reports of property damage, though no one has been injured.

Sold At:

Small craft and candle stores sold the candles from September 2001 through May 2003 for between $9 and $13. The candles were sold individually and in prepacks of two or three units.

Manufactured In:

China